More rain expected, pushing Holland above average for precipitation so far this year

Don’t put away that umbrella for long. Another round of showers is expected later today.

Last night’s downpours meant some drainage issues, water on some streets, flooded fields and overflowing streams.

Holland received 0.35 inch of rain on Wednesday. The record is 1.01 inches in 2008.

So far today, 0.66 inch of rain has been recorded at the West Michigan Regional Airport.

Average monthly rain for Holland is 0.95 inch at this point in April. So far this month, 1.71 inches has been recorded, putting the area more than 3 inches above normal so far this year.

The Allendale area saw 2.20 inches of rain on Wednesday. Hudsonville recorded 2.18 inches and areas north of Holland received more than an inch.

Parts of western Allegan County reported some hail, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids.

Allegan County is under a flood advisory. Ottawa County is under a flood warning for the Grand River in Robinson Township.

Rain will continue into tonight with a low about 35 degrees, then mix with snow through Friday with a high near 43 degrees. Snow showers are possible Friday through Saturday. Expect a high near 40 degrees on Saturday and 52 degrees on Sunday.